Genetic Disorders Flashcards
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Non-disjunction
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Uneven distribution of the chromosomes during division
1
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Karyotypes
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A visual image of what chromosomes look like for a particular individual/ species
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What can Non-disjunction lead to?
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A debilitating disease or potential death
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Q
Down Syndrome
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Extra #21 chromosome
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Q
Cat Eye Syndrome
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Extra #22 chromosome
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Q
Klienfelters Syndrome
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Extra X chromosome
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When can non-disjunction occur?
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During Meiosis
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What can non-disjunction result in, during Meiosis?
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Extra or missing chromosomes in the cells
